Instructions for setting up email accounts in Windows Mail

To use Windows Mail for sending and receiving email, follow the steps below.

Step 1:
Open the program by clicking the Windows Mail icon located on your computer.

Step 2:
Click on Tools located on the top menu. Scroll down and click on Accounts...

Step 3:
Select the Add... button.

Step 4:
You will be prompted to specify the type of account you are adding. Select E-mail Account and click Next.

Step 5:
Fill in the name you would like to display in the From field of your outgoing messages then click Next.


Step 6:
Fill in your E-mail Address and then click Next.

Step 7:
Fill in your account information as displayed below. Make sure that the box next to "Outgoing server requires authentication" is checked. Once completed click Next.

Step 8:
Type your e-mail address and the password you use to login then click Next.

Step 9:
Select the Finish button

Step 10:
Make sure that your e-mail account is selected and click Properties.

Step 11:
Select the Advanced tab and configure Incoming and Outgoing ports as follows then click OK. Your email setup is now complete!

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